Craig “Crowie” Alexander to be inducted into Ironman Hall of Fame

September 9, 2026

Three-time IRONMAN World Champion honored in his first year of eligibility

TAMPA, Fla. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – IRONMAN has announced the induction of Craig “Crowie” Alexander into the IRONMAN Hall of Fame, honoring the Australian triathlete in his first year of eligibility. Alexander will be formally inducted during IRONMAN World Championship week in Kona this October.

Alexander won three IRONMAN World Championship titles (2008, 2009, 2011) and two IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship titles (2006, 2011). In 2011, he became the first athlete in the sport’s history to hold both the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship titles in the same year. At that year’s IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, at age 38, he became the oldest athlete to win the title and broke both the run course record and the 15-year-old overall course record. He retained that record himself until 2017.

Across a 25-year career, the Sydney native posted more than 100 professional victories across all distances, including 12 national titles and 5 world championships, earning a reputation for consistency, sportsmanship and professionalism.

IRONMAN’s Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional performances and staying power, and Alexander supplied both. His success across three separate IRONMAN titles and a rare 70.3-and-IRONMAN sweep, came against the deepest professional fields that the sport had yet assembled.

Crowie’s influence in triathlon extends beyond his racing career. In 2014 he founded the Sansego Tri Club, which has since guided nearly 8,000 athletes to faster performances. In 2015 Australia recognized his sporting achievements and charitable work with the Medal of the Order of Australia. Today he remains active in the sport as an IRONMAN U Master Coach, mentor and television commentator.

“I’m deeply appreciative of IRONMAN for this recognition,” said Alexander. “When I picked up this sport at age 20, I had no idea it would still be such a defining part of my life more than three decades later. I’m honored to join the IRONMAN Hall of Fame, and grateful to all those who pushed me toward every finish line along the way.”

Alexander lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife, Neri, and their three children.

About the IRONMAN Hall of Fame

The IRONMAN Hall of Fame honors athletes whose careers reflect the sport’s highest level of competitive achievement and a lasting contribution to the endurance sports community, on and off the course.

About The IRONMAN Group

The IRONMAN Group is the world’s largest operator of participation sports with a portfolio of brands, events, media, partners, merchandise, and digital platforms operating in over 50 countries worldwide. A global portfolio consisting of hundreds of events includes the IRONMAN^® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN^® 70.3^® Triathlon Series, 5150^® Triathlon Series, IRONKIDS^®, premier running events including the Rock ‘n’ Roll^® Running Series and City2Surf^®, the UTMB^® World Series of trail running, the Epic Series™ of mountain biking including the Absa Cape Epic^®, and a collection of road cycling and other multisport races. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN^® brand and its first event in 1978, millions of athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE^® by crossing finish lines around the world.

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